July 30th, 2004 - Ascended South Slope - descended North Cleft - I climbed this route on my way to the 2004 Sierra Challenge. Besides being a fun scramble and leg-stretcher, the summit provided great views of Mts Lyell and Maclure, our objective in 2 days. The descent down the north side was more interesting, but the loose rock also made it a little more dangerous.

Route Climbed: South Slope Date Climbed: A few times thru the 70's & 80's

I just love the place. Once with my wife and her friends drinking Tequilla. One of the friends, Caroline could sing better than Linda Ronstandt, she was serenading the campers in the campground who applauded after each song!

Suffered on lead in the Water Cracks in '86. So many climbers focus on the routes. It is a nice summit to continue to at the end of a day. Especially cool to see the sunset and reflected light off of the glacier polish on the domes around the meadows. But L.L. is a favorite of mine because it is off to the side and is often ignored. Climbed that rt. for the first time in '87 with Paul Amstutz, his friend Dave, and Todd Liceau. We climbed early evening with bivy gear in our packs and spent the night on the ledge. Early in the morn' we jettisoned the packs down the slabs and finished the route.